Spanning much of the downtown area and bordering the Willamette River, Waterfront Park is the best way to see our famed bridges and commune with every flavor of Portlander... and there are many. Grab a sandwich at one of the nearby food cart pods and enjoy a picnic, cool off in the Salmon Street Springs fountain, or rent a Biketown cycle (see page 3) and just explore. Plus, if you visit during the summer, there’s a fairly good chance you’ll find yourself part of an outdoor music or beer festival. WM. STEVEN HUMPHREY